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Idaho Teen Allegedly Devoted to ISIS Arrested Before Planned Church Attacks

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Alexander Scott Mercurio, 18, is accused of plotting to attack several churches in Coeur d’Alene using guns, knives, and fire.

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

Breaking News Editor

Alexander Scott Mercurio, an Idaho teenager who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned to attack churches in Coeur d’Alene.
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Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

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